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Seaforth, ON

Ontario

Seaforth is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,680. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,680 Population 10/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Seaforth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,680
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units1,072
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Seaforth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seaforth receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Seaforth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seaforth is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seaforth is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Seaforth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow.

Seaforth has a population of 2,680 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 258.4 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

2,680
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
258.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Seaforth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Seaforth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seaforth is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 83 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Seaforth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Seaforth is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,072 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units1,072

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Seaforth receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Seaforth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Seaforth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area258.4 sq mi (669.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates43.5501°N, 81.3998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 144 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Seaforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (2.9").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area258.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Seaforth

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. James Separate School - - - -
Seaforth Public School - - - -
St. Columban Separate School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Seaforth

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blown 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio classic metal, hard rock MP3 192 kbps
CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON commercial, country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CHWC-FM "Country 104.9" Goderich, ON (AAC Stream) country, new format rebranding AAC 63 kbps
CHWC-FM "Country 104.9" Goderich, ON (MP3 Stream) country, new format rebranding MP3 128 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding MP3 96 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Seaforth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Van Egmond House-Museum

Libraries in Seaforth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Huron County Library - Blyth Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Brussels Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Clinton Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Exeter Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Hensall Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Kirkton Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Seaforth Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Zurich Branch0.0
West Perth Public Library0.0

Cafes in Seaforth

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Seaforth

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gateway Rural Health Research

Dentists in Seaforth

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tulips Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Seaforth

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maitland Mobile Veterinary Services
Seaforth Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Seaforth

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell
UPI Energy

Banks in Seaforth

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Meridian Credit Union
TD Canada Trust

Gyms in Seaforth

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Degree Fitness Seaforth

Golf Courses in Seaforth

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seaforth Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Seaforth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cowbell

Airports Near Seaforth

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Goderich Airport-Medium Airport
Kincardine Municipal AirportYKDMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Dungannon Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Mount Forest Roths' Field-Small Airport
Nenagh Field-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Palmerston Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Robinson International Air Field-Small Airport
Roth Field-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
Shepherd's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Teeswater (Dent Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Teeswater (Thompson Field) Airport-Small Airport
Tillsonburg Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Wingham (Inglis Field) Airport-Small Airport
Wingham / Richard W. LeVan Airport-Small Airport
Woodstock Airport-Small Airport
Woodstock Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Seaforth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post - Seaforth

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seaforth

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Bible Church
Saint James Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seaforth

What is the population of Seaforth?

Seaforth has a population of 2,680 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 258.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Seaforth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Seaforth safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Seaforth receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Seaforth?

Seaforth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Seaforth?

The unemployment rate in Seaforth is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 83 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Seaforth?

The median home value in Seaforth is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Seaforth?

32.9% of adults in Seaforth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Seaforth?

The average commute in Seaforth is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Seaforth?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Seaforth is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

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